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Council News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Firm takes on Meals on Wheels

Monday, September 1, 2025

Ranahans Fine Foods has been appointed by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to provide for the Meals on Wheels clients from this month.“Following a competitive tender process, Ranahans Fine Foods was selected based on their experience delivering Meals on Wheels to two other councils and their thorough understanding of the service model,” said a Council statement.“Ranahans…

Politics

MONASH: MP at China event

Mulgrave MLA Eden Foster attended the celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 54th anniversary of Australia–China diplomatic relations.“Hosted by Mr An Son Hong, the leader of the Australian Chinese community in Victoria and National Chairman of the National Council of Australian Federal Chinese Associations from…

Community News

STONNINGTON: Delivery bikes crisis, says MP

Prahran MLA Rachel Westaway says the boom in fast food delivery services has created traffic chaos locally.“It has been drawn to my attention, not only being a local but also having found out from people who live in my local area, particularly those that are sight-impaired or that have disabilities, that some of these e-bikes…

Community News

MARIBYRNONG: Mp on ‘Future Footscray’

“Future Footscray is a working group I stablished in 2023 to work with residents, business, Maribyrnong Council, Victoria University, the Western Bulldogs and others to work towards a strategic vision for how our community can best capture the value that transformative investments such as the new Footscray Hospital will deliver to our community,” Footscray MLA…

Community News

CASEY: Onam Festival impresses

Narre Warren South MLA Gary Maas (pictured) has told Parliament that he had the honour of attending the Onam Festival held by Casey Malayalee at Arthur Wren Hall in Hampton Park.“The Onam Festival celebrates the bounty of nature and the homecoming of the asura king Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala during this…

Local People

NORTH-EAST: Tribute to Anthony Fernandez

Warrandyte MLA Nicole Werner (pictured) has paid a Parliamentary tribute to Anthony Fernandez.“Today I rise to pay tribute to the life of Anthony Fernandez. Anthony’s life was defined by his selfless commitment to others,” Ms Werner said.“Whether it was through the Lions club, Rotary, St Vincent de Paul or otherwise, he gave his time, energy…

Community News

MERRI-BEK: Cemeteries Trust assists faith

Greenvale MLA Iwan Walters told Parliament that he visited and met with the team at Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust at Fawkner Memorial Park and Northern Memorial Park.“I saw how GMCT is working closely with local religious congregations to ensure that our cemeteries and memorial parks are inclusive and reflective of the needs and traditions of…

Schools

BOROONDARA: Kew speech comp. reaches finals

Kew MLA Jess Wilson says her electorate speech competition is in full swing, for dozens of students across the electorate in Years 5-6 and Years 11-12.“The competition asks students to deliver a three-minute speech outlining their vision for Victoria, not dissimilar to a first speech in the Parliament,” Ms Wilson said.“Many of the speeches, if…